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Interesting solution, Geoff! Will be anxious to see the... two dozen results! Good luck! 👍
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Yep, that's the one I have read about most and am seriously looking at getting it. Thanks for sharing what it can do! 👍 -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Great work on these cannons, Mustafa! Giving me another justification to add a micro mill to my own shipyard tools! If I ever get to this Constitution build, I may ask you about sharing that jig detail... very nice! What brand of mill machine are you using, Mustafa? -
I am one of those "new builders" that has been interested in adding the Byrnes saw to my list of shipyard tools, and have been waiting, like others, for some information after Jim's passing. A few weeks ago, I decided to simply call Byrnes Model Machines to get an idea of what their plans were. After a few rings, the phone was answered... by Donna herself. (Hope she does not mind me relaying this story.) After some consoling words and discussion of how Jim will be missed, we briefly discussed her plans for the business. It was pretty clear to me that, after some time away to grieve and to do a bit of reorganization, they were looking at having the Byrnes 4" table saw back in production and selling sometime soon after the first of the year. She asked to continue checking the website for when the saw is back on the order page. Therefore, I am optimistic... and I'm first in line for when that happens!
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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If I could give one piece of advice, Major, in the position you are now with your build, after I've been working on my own Bluenose bowsprit and rigging, it is to position the bobstay plates at the front of the hull while you are able to do it with the ship upside down. It would have been much easier to place the plates, glue in position, and attach the links at that stage, rather than afterwards, when you can no longer flip the ship with the various deck furnishings in place. Others may disagree and did not have as many issues as I, but my 2 cents of advice at this stage... <shrug> EDIT: And yes, it involves more nails! 😄
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Hey Major! It all looks great! Nice rudder work, and yes, you will go thru the nails to simulate pins in the rudder and various plates! The deck structure work was, to me, a nice break in between the hull and deck planking work and the upcoming mast and rigging work. Looking really nice, sir!
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
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Nice montage, Jon! Awesome pictures. 👍 -
No, no, no, no..... 🤣🤣 Good to hear the multiple coats are helping! Don't think you can put on "too many" coats without it looking better and better. Good luck with the resistance soldering! I have done that, as well as "normal" soldering with a soldering iron and silver soldering with a small butane torch. Have struggled with all of them, but I keep practicing! 👍
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
All of that quarter gallery area looks sharp, Mustafa! 👍 -
Hey Major! It'll take several coats and it will look sharp. I hand-brushed mine, and while I liked the ME gray primer paint, I wasn't a fan of the ME acrylics and used (IMHO) a better brand that brushed on better, albeit several coats, sand, coat, sand, coat, etc...
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Perseverance, Eric! Looking good. No way to avoid gaps, and wood filler will be your friend on this planking. Don't worry. Are you using any techniques or tools to butt the plank edges side-by-side as best you can when laying each plank? Clamps work well in placing those strakes close to one another. I have used the "binder clip" method to great success. Good luck! Keep at it! Carry on! 👍
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Regarding the waterline marker, if you are looking at investing in a tool that can be used for several different applications, I highly recommend a "helping hands" tool such as this. Stick a pencil in its alligator clips and it can assist with waterline marking. It can also be helpful when seizing blocks for rigging. Hawk 2" Helping Hand Magnifier with 2 Strong Alligator Clips (modelexpo-online.com)
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Hi Hank! Welcome to MSW! As a father of a Naval Aviator, thank you and your fellow shipmates for your service. I read some history regarding the Fitzgerald and the 2017 incident. God bless all those sailors involved, and to the seven lost lives. Again, thank you, sir, and your fellow shipmates for your service. Regarding the table saw, I am one of those who are hoping that Byrnes Model Machines begins production again on their table saw, as I am ready to buy as soon as... Proxxon would be my second choice.
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Yeah, I've had a lot of those lately myself! <forehead slap>
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Nice work, Major! I have to admit I wasn't sure about the fashion pieces, either, and couldn't find much about in other logs that helped me so... I moved on. <shrug> Very nice deck planking work! Excited to see your hull painting!
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Hi Jon! Thanks for following up over here on Der Alte's log. And I apologize if I didn't make myself clearer... I've seen the three MSW build logs of those 3. But on Modeler12's log, in his #13 post dated 02/18/2013, he states "For more details of all of this go to my web site shown below and check the section “Hull Construction’." Except that I could not find reference to any other web site, unless he was simply referring to his MSW cross-section build log. His use of the phrase "my web site" made me think he had a separate personal website outside of MSW where he was also documenting his Constitution work. genericDave did that with his Bluenose, having both a MSW build log and his own Suburban Ship Modeler blog. I have found the blog to be very helpful in my own Bluenose build. I apologize for the confusion and for taking away from either of your own build logs! As I said, I am following both of yours very closely! Thanks, guys...
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In all due respect to Bob Hunt's work on several ship models and his work in sharing his experiences with other modelers through his practicums, I have his Bluenose practicum and have referred to it minimally in my progression simply because I found early on that he was skipping corners in spots only to later on request a mea culpa on a previous error, or skipping parts that others have felt to be critical in the ship build. With that said, I have relied on his Bluenose practicum advice sparingly and have more used the MSW build logs of other modelers for their advice and progression steps in my Bluenose build. I am one, though, admittedly, that will take as much advice as I can find out there, so I have "advance purchased" Bob Hunt's Constitution practicum for whenever I do purchase the Constitution kit. I will. though, note and try to remember your concerns if I ever get this classic ship in my own shipyard. Regarding our discussion on Jon Gerson's build log about Modeler12's Constitution build log, I recall somewhere early on in his log he mentions that he had a website that he was also documenting his Constitution build, but I could never find that website. Was hoping he might have more detailed info on that website thread than he had in his MSW thread, although it was quite detailed in and of itself! Carry on, sir! Enjoying watching your Conny build! 👍🏆
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Yep! In addition to usedtosail and xken, I also have Modeler12's build log in my list of finished Constitution logs... as well as all of your current build logs to look at. Plenty of inspiration and insight!
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Looking very good, John! Wow, you must have had the lines pretty taut for a deadeye to snap like that! Awesome work, though! Will be referring to all of this when I get this far.... someday! Carry on!
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Shouldn't have read this comment with a mouthful of beverage... 🤣🤣🤣 Classsic!
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Hi Ken! I've been following Jon's build, as well,, as I have been seriously considering adding the Constitution to my shipyard. Have thought the same thing on my current Bluenose build, where others have long passed my "build status", and have to keep reminding myself that it's not a race to the finish! I will need to follow your build log, too! 👍
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Very nice work, Richard!
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It all looks really good, Geoff! I'm taking notes! Great looking ratlines, sir. Carry on! 👍
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